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Offline R32UK

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Re: Collected today
« Reply #20 on: 28 June 2009, 19:51 »
so is the gti noticeably faster than the roc? on paper perhaps..but your opinion otherwise.

I havent driven the gti :laugh:

The rocc just seemed to hug the corners really well even in the damp... and would even say comparable to the R. the problem i found was the torque steer and wheel spin when trying to get the power down. other than that its low stance makes it handle well.

I know the MK6 is supposed to deal with some of these issues to a degree... but i know it will be a long time before I forget I have the comfort of AWD.

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Re: Collected today
« Reply #21 on: 28 June 2009, 19:53 »
Gossa, did you opt for ACC and what's your view on seeing that you've already had it on the rocco?  I didnt go for it on my order but still could change my mind before the order goes to production.

Ah yes, forgot to mention it, didn't buy it, don't miss it.  On the Scirocco I very rarely drove it in sport as you could feel every lump exaggerated but I drove it in normal or comfort for cruising.  If it came for free on the GTI then I would use it but I wouldn't pay for it,  the gains are minimal.  If I was driving long motorway miles I might choose it for the comfort setting, The GTI with the 18's is firm no doubt, you can feel the bumps.

The cost of these options for me are just money for little gain that you'll never see back:
510 head unit: Touch screen buttons but more better function or sound, not money well spent.
DSG: Sweet box no doubt but I prefer the feel of the manual.
Leather: Well, half vinyl in the Roc anyway, not bothered at all, sweaty in summer, cold in winter (without winter pack).

Each to their own but I really don't miss all that stuff I had on the Roc, I prefer the cheaper standard options.

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Re: Collected today
« Reply #22 on: 28 June 2009, 19:59 »
my same question to 'gossa'

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« Reply #23 on: 28 June 2009, 19:59 »
so is the gti noticeably faster than the roc? on paper perhaps..but your opinion otherwise.

I havent driven the gti :laugh:

The rocc just seemed to hug the corners really well even in the damp... and would even say comparable to the R. the problem i found was the torque steer and wheel spin when trying to get the power down. other than that its low stance makes it handle well.

I know the MK6 is supposed to deal with some of these issues to a degree... but i know it will be a long time before I forget I have the comfort of AWD.

In terms of straight line power I'd say the two cars would be equally matched, maybe the Roc would be a nats chaff quicker but yes matey there is right, it scrabbles to get the power down and the understeer and torque steer when overtaking make you feel that VW didn't quite get it 100% right first time. The Roc is lower, wider and really does feel like it's on rails on the tight road but the GTI feels like it delivers the power more efficiently, he steering feels more sorted even though the Rocco's shape and size dictate that it should corner better. Both great cars, an AWD Scirocco would be awesome!

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« Reply #24 on: 28 June 2009, 20:01 »
When I first test drove the Golf, the car I drove felt much slower than the Roc but in hindsight, the Roc just feels more frantic therefore quicker but the reality is they are very close.

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« Reply #25 on: 28 June 2009, 20:07 »
^^ agree with you there gossa. What i would have paid for as options on the MK5 are now std on the MK6.

I would recommend the RNS510 though!! I paid £750 for it almost a years ago and will be moving with me to the MK6. Great bit of kit :cool:

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« Reply #26 on: 28 June 2009, 20:17 »
very nice, nearly had a red one myself looks  :drool:
as a matter of fact that is the exact car i nearly brought   
GTI manual PP, now sold  :-(

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« Reply #27 on: 28 June 2009, 20:41 »
^^ agree with you there gossa. What i would have paid for as options on the MK5 are now std on the MK6.

I would recommend the RNS510 though!! I paid £750 for it almost a years ago and will be moving with me to the MK6. Great bit of kit :cool:

I know what you mean, it's cool to have the touchscreen but the 310 has the same functions, even the ipod track come up on the display.  I was determined with this car to not buy anything I didn't really want and I only wanted the 18's. I've got the winter pack  because that was on the car that was available.

If i do get bored, I'll pick a 510 up.  I have never wanted satnav, I can read a map........ :grin:

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« Reply #28 on: 28 June 2009, 20:52 »
^^ agree with you there gossa. What i would have paid for as options on the MK5 are now std on the MK6.

I would recommend the RNS510 though!! I paid £750 for it almost a years ago and will be moving with me to the MK6. Great bit of kit :cool:

I know what you mean, it's cool to have the touchscreen but the 310 has the same functions, even the ipod track come up on the display.  I was determined with this car to not buy anything I didn't really want and I only wanted the 18's. I've got the winter pack  because that was on the car that was available.

If i do get bored, I'll pick a 510 up.  I have never wanted satnav, I can read a map........ :grin:

Its the 30gb HD that does it for me. i used to hav CDs flying all over the place. Now I can ram 20 albums on one dvd. Saves weight too... think of it as a performance mod!! :grin:

The sat nav bit I only really use for speed cameras when i am somewhere new or to cut through streets when there is traffic and I can see a way through. Which is time saving so also classed as a performance mod :grin:

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Re: Collected today
« Reply #29 on: 28 June 2009, 20:56 »
I don't have any CD's, just my ipod plugged in there, piddly little 'shuffle', gives me everything I need!